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Talmy Family History

Talmy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tally, Talty, Almy, Palm, Paley, Salm, Caley, Dalby, Tilly, Maly

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Where is the Talmy family from?

You can see how Talmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talmy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Talmy families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Talmy family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Talmy's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Talmy families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talmy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Talmy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Talmy. 50% of Talmy men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Talmy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Talmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talmy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Talmy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Talmy. For the veterans among your Talmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talmy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Talmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Talmy in 1965 was 57, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Talmy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talmy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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